noun
Theseus
THEES-yoos
Theseus (noun) means a legendary hero of Greek mythology, best known for slaying the Minotaur in the labyrinth of Crete. Example: “According to legend, Theseus used a thread to find his way out of the labyrinth.”
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A legendary hero of Greek mythology, best known for slaying the Minotaur in the labyrinth of Crete.
"According to legend, Theseus used a thread to find his way out of the labyrinth."
How to use Theseus
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA mythical Greek hero famous for defeating the Minotaur.
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Etymology
From Greek Theseus, possibly related to thesmos, the Greek word for "institution".
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What does “Theseus” mean?
The word “Theseus” means a legendary hero of Greek mythology, best known for slaying the Minotaur in the labyrinth of Crete. In plain terms, a mythical Greek hero famous for defeating the Minotaur.
How do you pronounce “Theseus”?
“Theseus” is pronounced THEES-yoos (/ˈθiːsjuːs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Theseus” in a sentence?
Here is “Theseus” used in a sentence: “According to legend, Theseus used a thread to find his way out of the labyrinth.”
What part of speech is “Theseus”?
“Theseus” is a noun.
Where does the word “Theseus” come from?
The word “Theseus” comes from Greek. From Greek Theseus, possibly related to thesmos, the Greek word for "institution".
